Enrol Year 7

èßäÉçÇø offers a large variety of opportunities to all students and cater to the needs of our students. The student is at the centre of all that we do at èßäÉçÇø.

To enrol in Year 7 for 2023 Victorian government school students can apply to èßäÉçÇø with their primary school. Non-government school students can apply directly to èßäÉçÇø.

Virtual School Tour

At èßäÉçÇø we have missed having students on-site and not being able to show off our college to those of you looking to enrol in 2023. Please take the time to enjoy our virtual tour, which showcases the amazing facilities we have for all students.

Documentation Requirements

Following documents must be provided to èßäÉçÇø. It is an Education Department requirement that a Birth Certificate be supplied before children may be permitted to attend school. Immunisation Certificate. Copies can be obtained by contacting Medicare on 1800 653 809. For further information about bus travel please read the bus information form carefully and complete the relevant form if required.

Birth Certificate (please present original to be copied at the front office at èßäÉçÇø)

– Up to date copy of your child’s Immunisation Certificate

– Current Asthma Action Plan (if applicable)

– Health Care Card (please present original to be copied at the front office) (if applicable)

Documents  
èßäÉçÇø Student Enrolment Form DOWNLOAD
School Bus Information DOWNLOAD
Bus Application Form DOWNLOAD
Confidentiality Release Form DOWNLOAD
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) Application Form (if applicable) DOWNLOAD
Singing and Instrumental Music Form (if applicable) DOWNLOAD

Government school student

Return your completed Application for Year 7 Placement form (included in the Parent Transition Pack) to your primary school in May. Your primary school then sends the form to your first-preference secondary school.

You will be notified of your placement by your primary school in August, and can either accept or appeal the placement.

Non-government school student

If your child is attending a Catholic or independent primary school, you need to apply directly to èßäÉçÇø.

The process follows the same timeline as government schools

How to enrol (non-government school student)

  • Download and complete the enrolment application form or pick up a hardcopy from our office

  • Submit by mail to Enrolments Officer, èßäÉçÇø , 20-50 Butcher St, Echuca VIC 3564 , or drop them in at the èßäÉçÇø office

  • We will notify you in July/ August, and you can either accept the placement or appeal the decision

Enrol on curriculum grounds

If you live outside the èßäÉçÇø zone, you can apply to enrol your child on specific curriculum grounds.

To apply, submit the Curriculum Claim application for Yr 7 2023 and any supporting documentation with your enrolment application form (both government and non-government school applications).

It is important to note that places are only available if there is space after all local students and siblings have been accommodated. For more information, see our enrolment policy.

Our School Zone

The zone for èßäÉçÇø is the geographic area served by the school.

Your designated neighbourhood school is the government school nearest to the student’s home (permanent residence), measured in a straight line, door-to-door from home to school.

The best way to find out if your home is in the èßäÉçÇø zone is to check the Department of Education school zone map at

Mid-year enrolment

If you are looking to enrol your child in Year 7 after the school year has commenced, please phone the school on 03 5482 1133 or email enrolment@echucacollege.vic.edu.au.

Applications are considered in line with our enrolment policy.

From Week 2, Term 2 2022

Government primary schools distribute the Transition Information/ Enrolment Pack to all parents/carers of Year 6 students, if not done prior.

Friday 27th May 2022

Parents/carers return Enrolment Forms for Year 7 Placement 2022 forms to government primary schools by this date.

Monday 19th July 2022

èßäÉçÇø opens the booking process for transition interviews. Families will be required to contact the èßäÉçÇø administration team to arrange interview times.

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Monday 15th August 2022

èßäÉçÇø begins Year 7 Transition interviews. Students and families attend interviews, ensuring they bring all the relevant documentation; birth certificate, immunisation records, past reports, HCC card.

Tuesday 6th December 2022

èßäÉçÇø hosts an Orientation Day for Year 6 students. (TBC)